Present Meets the Past

Ten months ago, we pulled out of Lake Swan Camp just east of Gainesville to head back north to Indiana.   Last week, we returned for another month of work here representing RVICS with a different team members.   There are only 2 locations we have worked at over the years where we have been able to see continuation of a project that wasn't completed when we left.   When we leave here the end of March, we still will not see the completion of our work but definitely an advancement to where part of it will be usable.

In March 2012, the camp director had a vision for an 85 year old building to make it more usable and attractive for the year 2013.   Our team last year started with the tearing out of walls to  make better use of the space.   On our return, some rooms have only studs to divide them while 5 of the rooms have finished dry wall in place and were ready for painting.   The ladies picked up rollers and paint and began to add primer this morning.   The men are putting up the ceilings in the same rooms.   By the end of the week, there will definitely be a difference.   By the end of March, some of the rooms will have guests enjoying our labors.   This will benefit the camp greatly.

Since 2 of our couples have family emergencies, we won't be full strength until next week when all 6 should have arrived.   The majority of the group are new to us.   However, some we have heard their names for a long time and it is good to put names with faces.   Already, we have enjoyed fun times with a soup supper, church, and just plain talking.   

In April, when we left the azaleas were blooming and the lakes were short on water.   When we returned, we found azaleas blooming (too early this year) and more water in the lakes.   This is a pretty  and relaxing place with Spanish moss hanging from the trees and palm trees scattered around.   This will be a good month of both work and play for us and the ministry here.